As spectators watched the 40 or so kids running around and smiling, they likely reminisced of times of the past and thought, ’man, where has the time gone?’

The Matador volleyball athletes of today and tomorrow gathered in the Goldie Harris Gymnasium and got back to the basics.

Texas Lutheran University's Sofia Vega has been named to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference's 30th Anniversary Women's Tennis Team.

Texas Lutheran University’s athletes’ academic honors continue to roll in.

Texas Lutheran Bulldog Juan Ocampo’s work off the field has earned him recognition with academic awards.

Texas Lutheran University selected May 2021 graduate Skylar Ouellette as its nominee for the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

Thirteen of Texas Lutheran University’s track and field athletes were named to Southern Collegiate’s 30th Anniversary Teams.

CONVERSE — Almost 20 area athletes are heading to the AAU Junior Olympics.

The Marion Bulldogs’ offensive linemen are preparing to make their mark at the State LineMAN Challenge this weekend in Abilene.

NEW BRAUNFELS — When former Navarro High School student Brooke Hagen’s golf instructor left the area several years ago, it left her scrambling for someone to teach her the fundamentals.

Post-season honors continue to roll in for area athletes.

Area high school softball and baseball players made their marks in district play earning themselves post season honors.

Matador tight end Kaleb McCann is ready for the challenge in Arkansas at Lyons College. After a visit with the coaching staff and professors and after watching the Scots play, McCann knew that was the place for him as he signed his letter of intent to play football.

Matador quarterback Micah Rodriguez grew up competing, which is why choosing to continue his football career at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor was an easy decision.

Marques Washington is a multiple-sport athlete, but following a stellar career on the gridiron, one of Seguin’s top running backs is set to continue his football career at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor.

Tristan Moreno, who made his mark on the football field, the track and baseball diamond, is heading to St. Marys University to join the Rattlers baseball program.

Navarro Panthers baseball went as far as it could in this year’s playoffs before the bats went cold and the team was stopped short by the Calallen Wildcats.

SAN ANTONIO — Bulldog baseball closed out its 29-7 season on Thursday, dropping the regional semi-final round to Corpus Christi London in a 5-4, 10-2 double header.

Strong pitching and a key hit in the third are sending the Navarro Panthers into the Region IV semifinals.

Navarro senior Cooper Syzdek is combining his passion with his dream after graduation.

Bulldogs move past Brahmas in Regional Quarterfinals

SAN ANTONIO — With their backs against the proverbial wall, the Panthers responded with a 5-2 victory Friday evening in San Antonio versus Canyon Lake to send a thrilling Class 4A regional quarterfinal series to a decisive Game 3.

SAN ANTONIO — Navarro was unable to solve the human Rubik’s Cube known as Tyler Pauly on Thursday afternoon as it opened a best-of-three Class 4A regional quarterfinal series against Canyon Lake.

Navarro’s moving on to the regional quarter finals.

Marion baseball can now add Area champions to the list of accolades in the 2021 season.

The Panthers took the Bi-District title from the Fredericksburg Billies in two games this weekend.

The Marion Bulldogs shutout Comfort in two games on Friday to advance to the area round in the playoffs.

The Navarro Lady Panthers ended their softball season with a 4-2 loss to the Sinton Lady Pirates on Friday in Three Rivers.

State powerlifting champion and Navarro High School senior Sergio Hernandez is ready to raise the bar in the collegiate world of lifting.

Marion setter Madison Doss looks to continue her volleyball career by signing her intent to join the Dallas College Eastfield volleyball team in Fall 2021.

The Lady Dogs’ season came to a close in a one game, take-all delivered by Industrial High School.

The Navarro Panthers (25-3, 6-0) closed out their regular season undefeated in district with a final 8-4 win over La Vernia on Monday.

The Seguin Matadors came up just short in their final game of the season on Tuesday at home.

Weather may have stalled the game play but it did not stop the Panthers from claiming the Bi-District title in two games.

Marion softball is the Bi-District champions after competing in post-season action for the first time in two years.

Seguin and Navarro softball teams wrapped up their seasons strong with big wins and their tickets punched to the playoffs.

It may have taken six hours, but the Bulldogs remained undefeated to win district as they took down the Ro-Hawks 13-10 on Friday.

Area golfers hit the links in regional tournaments this week.